How to Make Toast [Storyboard]

I apologise in advance for the poor quality of this image, but my scanner decided to die this morning.

How to Make Toast [Mood Board]

How to Make Toast [Flowchart]

How to Make Toast [Step-by-Step Text Description]

1. Plug in the toaster.

2. Switch it on at the powerpoint.

3. Insert one or two slices of bread into the holes in the top of the toaster.

4. Move dial to the desired time/heat setting.

5. Push down the lever to cook the bread. Is it cooking?

6. Check on the toast as it cooks; make sure it does not burn.

7. Check on the toast after it has popped out of the toaster. Is it cooked enough?

8. If it is, remove the toast from the toaster.

9. Place the toast on a plate and cover it in your favorite spread.

10. Enjoy!

Information Design [Examples]

Examples of information design include images or graphics which an audience is able to draw information from, for example, tables, diagrams, graphs, timelines or maps. There are three types of information graphics. These are; informational, instructional and statistical.

The objectives of information design are to;

• Reveal data,
• Induce the audience or viewer to think about the substance of the data,
• Avoid distorting data,
• Condence information,
• Make large sets of data coherent,
• Encourage the eye to compare and contrast sets of data,
• Serve a clear purpose as well as,
• To come with appropriate annotation.

In conclusion, almost any image that conveys data or information appropriately to a target audience can be described as an example of information design; an information graphic. 

Information/ Instructional Design [Definition]

"Information design is the visual method of explaining and interpreting complex information and data to help the user achieve a particular objective"

-Saul Carliner (2002)

The primary objectives of information design are:

• To develop documents that are comprehensible, rapidly and accurately retrievable as well as easy to use.
• To design interactions with equipment which are easy and natural and
• To enable people to find their way around a three dimensional space with comfort and ease in both real and virtual contexts.

Information design is approached from three different levels of analysis:

1. Physical; the ability of users to access the information
2. Cognitive; the ability of users to understand the given information
3. Affective; the ability of users to feel comfortable with the presentation of information.

 Similarly to information design, instructional design is the practice of creating tools and content to help facilitate learning as effectively as possible.

Web 2.0 [Definition]

"Web 2.0" can be described as the read-write web; a second generation in web development and design which aims to facilitate communication, secure the sharing of information and collaborate on the World Wide Web. Such concepts have led to the creation, development and evolution of online communities such as social networking sites, video-sharing sites and blogs.

Web 2.0 [Examples]

Examples of Web 2.0 include networking sites such as Myspace, Facebook and Bebo, as well as video sharing sites such as Youtube. Other sites which would also classify as examples of the new Web 2.0 are Ebay, in which users are able to buy, sell and communicate with other 'ebayers' both nationally and internationally via the World Wide Web and Last.fm, where users are able to stream music and communicate with other users with similar musical interests.

FACEBOOK

LAST.FM

Other examples of Web 2.0 include forums and messageboards, online games such as World of Warcraft and Second Life.

ONLINE FORUM - DUT

Interactive Design [Examples]

There are many great examples of great interactive design, especially on the internet. One of these is the adidas website. The homepage of this site is highly interactive, all you need to do is hover around the content of the screen and images enlarge and hidden text appears, providing the user with new information and options for navigation of the site.

Another example is the photography website, hanging pixels, which combines sound and motion graphics in the navigation of the site. Both sound and motion occur when the user hovers over the different buttons, while there is also music playing in the background, though the site does enable the user to turn it off.

Interactive Design [Definition]

Interactive design is design which enables users to interact with systems or products. In interactive design, emphasis is placed on the user; their goals and experience as well as the usability of the site, system or product. Good information design should communicate effectively in a number of ways; where it facilitates interactions and connections between people. Good interactive design should also prevent any systematic errors, or at least inform the users of such occurrences, as well as  any changes to the system. In conclusion, interactive design should be approached using user-centred ideals; an understanding of the user and their want or need for the product or service.